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GRAITEC ships Advance 2016 software and launches two new products

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GRAITEC, an international BIM and CAD software developer for AEC and all round structural industry specialist, is pleased to announce the launch of its new GRAITEC Advance 2016 suite featuring 2 new products: a new powerful extension for Autodesk® Revit® and a new cutting edge steel production MIS system.

GRAITEC Advance Workshop: Steel fabrication production management software

Advance Workshop 2016 – NEW!

GRAITEC is excited to launch Advance Workshop, its new Steel Fabrication Management Information System (MIS) designed to give steel fabricators complete control over every stage of production. This easy to use, purpose-built software manages stock, traceability, labor and CNC processes, making it adaptable to the needs of steel fabricators of all sizes and maturity. With direct links to Autodesk® Advance Steel, Advance Workshop offers a perfect complement to GRAITEC customers in the steel sector including full support for NC data from all major 3D steel detailing systems. Advance Workshop empowers steel fabricators with complete control of their business, it deciphers and visualizes production-rich data in a way that relates specifically to the services and capabilities of individual facilities, enables business owners to optimize fabrication sequences, increases production capacity and minimizes overheads. Click here for more information on Advance Workshop.

 

Advance PowerPack for Autodesk® Revit® 2016 – NEW!Advance PowerPack for Autodesk® Revit® 2016 – NEW!

Advance PowerPack for Revit® is a dynamic new application, dedicated to Autodesk® Revit® users of all disciplines, offering an extensive set of unique, every-day productivity tools for faster modeling, simplifying and controlling annotations and dimensions, creating exploded 3D views of models as well as a number of utilities for direct importing of data from Excel and exporting directly to .dwg files. Another major offering is the integrated BIM Connect utility, which allows the seamless sharing of BIM models between Autodesk® Revit® and Advance Design which supports the transfer of building performance and analytical results data, promoting a more intelligent BIM workflow between engineers and designers. GRAITEC is now an Autodesk® Platinum Partner and with much more planned for future versions, Advance PowerPack for Revit® will deliver significant value to its Revit® customers worldwide. Click here for more information on Advance PowerPack for Autodesk® Revit® 2016.

 

Advance PowerPack for Autodesk® Advance Steel 2016Advance PowerPack for Autodesk® Advance Steel 2016

This new version of GRAITEC’s Advance PowerPack for Autodesk® Advance Steel significantly expands the exclusive functionality and unique customer-centric toolkit offered by GRAITEC to its maintained users, whilst integrating bi-directional links with Advance Workshop and introducing cloud connectivity. Advance PowerPack 2016 for Autodesk® Advance Steel 2016 adds a wealth of localized manufacturer profiles and default settings, as well as new tools for creating splines of complex helical stair stringers, tools for automatic creation of floor coverings to standard grating sizes, improvements to many of the existing tools with new functionality and strategically, the introduction of a bi-directional link with Autodesk® Advance Steel and Advance Workshop that allows users to retrieve and graphically display production data in real-time, which can be published to the cloud for access in the field. Click here for more information on Advance PowerPack for Autodesk® Advance Steel 2016.

 

Advance Design 2016Advance Design 2016

GRAITEC’s Advance Design 2016 comes with a brand new ergonomic ribbon-based user interface making it easier to navigate and access tools more efficiently. This version also introduces US, Canadian and Polish design codes together with a EC8 German appendix expanding the reach of Advance Design to additional global markets. New design tools were added for rigid diaphragms for slabs and reinforced concrete ribs design. To support an even more intelligent BIM workflow, the bi-direction link between Advance Design and Autodesk® Revit was updated to enable the sharing of BIM models containing building performance data, including support for transferring the actual FEM results to the Revit® environment. Click here for more information on Advance Design 2016.

 

Francis Guillemard, GRAITEC CEO, comments: “GRAITEC has evolved to become one of the largest Autodesk® Partners in the world. We strive to deliver professional BIM technology and related expert services that meet our customers ever changing needs. GRAITEC Advance 2016 releases not only deliver more country design codes and better integration with Autodesk® Revit® but also see two brand new products being launched; PowerPack for Autodesk® Revit® and Advance Workshop. These new products offer our customers more choice, better value and improved technological solutions to everyday challenges, which is of paramount importance to our long-term future success.“

Visit the GRAITEC website for more information on these detailing and design solutions.

Make a saving today on the latest Autodesk 2016 products!

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Make a saving today on the latest Autodesk 2016 products!

From 31st January next year (2016), new perpetual licenses of most individual Autodesk products will no longer be available for purchase.  From this time, new seats of individual software products will only be available via pay-as-you-go Desktop Subscription options.

You will, however, still be able to continue to use your existing perpetual licenses.  For software on Maintenance Subscription, you will continue to receive ongoing updates and retain access to your benefits by keeping your Maintenance Subscription current.

What are your choices?

Buy perpetual licenses while they are still available* – Add Maintenance Subscription to your perpetual license to maximise the long-term value of your software.  You can even lock in your price by choosing a multi-year contract.

Until 24th July, you can save up to 20% off a new perpetual license when purchased with a 3 year Maintenance Subscription.

Access Autodesk software with new Desktop Subscription options** – Get the same software that you would with a perpetual license, but with lower upfront costs and flexible budgeting that’s easier to manage.  Now available on multi-year terms.

Until 24th July, you can save up to 25% off new Desktop Subscriptions (annual or multi-year) if you have a 2005-2015 perpetual license.

 

To find out more contact your local Graitec office today, or click the button below to request a quote.

 

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GRAITEC’s First North American Autodesk® Advance Steel User Group

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From June 09 to 11, 2015, GRAITEC is organizing its first North American Autodesk® Advance Steel User Group in Salt Lake City, Utah.

GRAITEC’s First North American Autodesk® Advance Steel User Group

Supported by Autodesk and local industry specialists, the User Group aims to provide an advanced training to all GRAITEC Advance Steel customers. They will assist to technical presentations and experience Autodesk® Advance Steel and GRAITEC solutions 2016 versions. It will help them go deeper in some of the major functions and tools, get a clear understanding of the software’s full potential and interact with other industry professionals.

From June 09 to 11, 2015, the User Group will address a wide range of topics including:

  • Autodesk® Advance Steel 2016
  • Drawings Styles Customization
  • Management tools database
  • Stairs and Railings
  • GRAITEC Advance Workshop, the new MIS Solution for Steel Fabricators integrated with Autodesk® Advance Steel
  • GRAITEC PowerPack for Autodesk® Advance Steel, the powerful extension designed to boost the user’s capability, productivity and efficiency.

To attend this event, click here

We look forward to seeing you there.

GRAITEC BIM Tour 2015 kicks off in the UK

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This week, global Autodesk Reseller and Platinum Partner GRAITEC, successfully began its European BIM Tour in Newcastle, UK and is continuing the tour in Leeds on Wednesday 15th April, with further dates booked in major cities across the UK over the next few months.

GRAITEC BIM Tour 2015 kicks off in the UK

The GRAITEC BIM Tour will also be visiting key locations across Europe: France, Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Italy and Romania, bringing expert BIM intelligence and knowledge to industry professionals across Europe.

GRAITEC BIM Tour 2015 kicks off in the UK

Supported by Autodesk and local industry specialists, GRAITEC aims to share years of experience in helping customers develop and implement integrated BIM technology strategies and processes, across all types of industries and environments.

Don’t miss out on these fantastic BIM events across Europe. Register to attend here: www.graitec-bim.eu
We look forward to seeing you there.

GRAITEC BIM Tour 2015

GRAITEC announces European BIM Tour 2015 across 18 cities in 8 countries

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GRAITEC, an international BIM, CAE and CAD software developer, Autodesk Platinum Partner in seven countries across Europe and global Autodesk reseller and developer, announces a first-of- a-kind European BIM Tour across 18 cities in 8 countries.

GRAITEC announces European BIM Tour 2015 across 18 cities in 8 countries

Kicking off with the first event in Newcastle, UK on the 14th April 2015, the GRAITEC European BIM Tour will visit eight countries; France, UK, Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Italy and Romania, in eighteen major cities over a four month period, reaching thousands of industry professionals in the construction, infrastructure and manufacturing space.

GRAITEC European BIM Tour attendees can expect to discover industry proven ‘best BIM practices’ whilst exploring an extensive portfolio of the latest advanced BIM technology. GRAITEC will also explain how customer-centric advice, development and support services can help businesses who are new to BIM define a strategy to rapidly and efficiently adopt BIM successfully,whilst simultaneously identifying key praxis to refine mature BIM environments.

GRAITEC aimsto share years of experience in helping customers develop and implement integrated BIM technology strategies and processes, across all types of industries and environments. GRAITEC has extensive practical experience and those present will receive an honest account of valuable lessons learned including ‘time-consuming and expensive pitfalls to avoid’ and ‘proven and successful practices to consider’enabling them to make informed and intelligent business decisions.

GRAITEC European BIM Tour, delivered across all the GRAITEC Autodesk Platinum Partner regions, is supported by Autodesk, as well as local industry specialists and GRAITEC customers, who will share their experience of BIM Implementation. To learn more about the GRAITEC European BIM Tour, which cities will be visited or register to attend, please visit www.graitec-bim.eu

For further information, please contact:
 
GRAITEC INNOVATION SAS

Carl SPALDING – Product Strategy Director 
Riverside House
Brunel Road, Totton
Southampton, SO40 3WX
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (0)23 80 527571
E-mail: carl.spalding@graitec.com

GRAITEC at FEICON Batimat International Construction Trade Fair in São Paulo

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The GRAITEC partner Arkisoft will present Autodesk Advance Steel, Advance Design and Advance Workshop at the FEICON Batimat International Construction Trade Fair in São Paulo, on 10-14 March 2015.

GRAITEC at FEICON Batimat International Construction Trade Fair

This 21th edition is the best qualified construction show in Latin America with more than 120,000 qualified visitors!

In parallel with the event, the FEICON BATIMAT CONFERENCE will take place, promoting seminars for major organizations and reference companies, in addition to gathering internationally and nationally renowned professionals for technical talks, lectures, debate panels and case studies.

GRAITEC at FEICON Batimat International Construction Trade Fair

ARKISOFT Booth A701
Anhembi Expo Pavilion – São Paulo/SP – Brazil
10-14 March 2015
Please contact Rita Fernandes (rita.fernandes@arkisoft.com.br) or Alexandre Miranda (alexandre@arkisoft.com.br) if you want to know more about this event.

Graitec Test Drive Autodesk Advance Steel

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Get hands-on experience of Advance Steel
3D modelling software for steel detailing
Register for a FREE Test Drive today!

 

Better understand how you can boost your productivity and reduce errors & omissions.
Register for an Autodesk Advance Steel Test Drive today!

Autodesk Advance Steel provides structural steel detailers, fabricators, engineers and contractors with a comprehensive suite of tools for 2D and 3D detailing of structural elements, steel connectors and plates. Together with the Graitec PowerPack; which has enhanced tools and functionality for faster modelling, users can experience Autodesk Advance Steel and get a competitive advantage and improved project workflow.

Graitec is pleased to announce its upcoming series of FREE Advance Steel Test Drives, which will help you better understand the benefits of using the software compared to regular AutoCAD or 2D based solutions.

Learn direct from the Advance Steel Application Engineers

Register for a FREE Test Drive today!

Register for a half-day event and see how purpose-built tools and customisable standards help streamline the design process.

Using intelligent structural objects with a built-in steel connection design engine, you will have hands-on software time to create a structural building, complete with connections, railings and stairs.

As design changes are made, drafting and construction documentation will update automatically; helping to boost productivity and reduce errors and omissions.

Advance Steel software uses building information modelling (BIM) to help structural engineers and designers evaluate more ‘what-if’ scenarios earlier in the design process. Automatic fabrication and general arrangement drawings ensure accuracy, along with integrated revision control ensuring full control over all documentation.

If you are using regular AutoCAD or similar software, this is a great opportunity to better understand how you could benefit from the new technologies offered by Advance Steel.

The Graitec ISV team will run each event from 9.30am-12.30pm, which will be held at each of our UK offices. Dates are:

⇒ Wednesday 8th April – Southampton Office
⇒ Tuesday 14th April – Nottingham Office
⇒ Thursday 16th April – Durham Office
⇒ Wednesday 22nd April – Bradford Office

⇒ Thursday 23rd April – Milton Keynes Office

Booking is easy! Register today!

To register a place, simply visit graitec.co.uk/events-form

 

If you wish to discuss the test drives in greater detail or to discuss any other aspect of your CAD, BIM or IT requirements, feel free to contact us on (023) 8086 8947.

Places are FREE, but are extremely limited, so reserve your place now to avoid disappointment.

Southampton
Riverside House
Brunel Road
Totton,Southampton
Hants
SO40 3WX
T: (023) 8086 8947		 Bradford
Quayside House
Salts Mill Road
Shipley, Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD18 3ST
T: (01274) 532919		 Durham
Chancery Court
Belmont Business Park
Durham
County Durham
DH1 1TW
T: (0191) 374 2020
 

Nottingham
Sherwood House
Gregory Boulevard
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG7 6LB
T: (0115) 969 1114

  

Milton Keynes
Cranfield Innovation Centre
University Way
Cranfield
MK43 0BT
T: (01908) 410026

GRAITEC reports 40% growth for 2014

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Paris, France, February 26th 2015 – GRAITEC, international BIM, CAD solutions software developer, Autodesk Platinum Partner in seven countries across Europe and global Autodesk reseller, reports a turnover of 47.2 million Euros for the fiscal year ending December 31st 2014. This represents a growth in turnover of over 40% compared with 2013, with an EBITDA ratio of 7.5%. This increased revenue was achieved through organic growth and planned strategic acquisitions.

 GRAITEC Group : CAD and Analysis Software for the Construction Industry

Key 2014 facts

-> Autodesk Platinum Partner status across Europe offices:

  • UK
  • France
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Czech Republic
  • Poland
  • Romania

-> Four strategic acquisitions

  • United Kingdom: MicroCAD – Autodesk Gold VAR
  • Italy: ERA3 – Fabrication MIS software developer
  • France: HPC-SA – Thermal analysis and solar simulation software developer
  • Poland: Robobat – Autodesk Gold VAR and Robot analysis software specialists

-> Unrivalled growth

  • 94% in the USA
  • 90% in the United Kingdom
  • 30% in the Czech Republic

-> GRAITEC PowerPack released – extension for Autodesk® Advance Steel

-> Two new cutting-edge technologies

  • Advance Workshop – Fabrication management software (MIS)
  • ArchiWIZARD – Thermal simulation software

-> Now operating from 26 offices globally

Outlook

GRAITEC continues its role as an ambitious player in the AEC market and is set to be a key worldwide Autodesk BIM partner. Thanks to the European reach of theAutodesk Platinum agreement, signed in 2014, covering UK, France, Germany, Italy, Czech Republic, Poland and Romania, GRAITEC has already secured a number of large multi-national contracts with several enterprise customers looking for an independent, fully proficient supplier to implement BIM to optimize their costs and improve service quality across their offices.

With access to a unique portfolio of combined Autodesk and internal technology, together with a full range of professional support and customer success services, GRAITEC has established an exclusive blueprint for successfully delivering quality solutions and services that meet the demanding needs of both multi-national organizations and local businesses alike. With the demand for BIM increasing rapidly across Europe, Architects, Engineers, business owners and contractors in the AEC sector looking for a partner with a successfully proven track record, will find GRAITEC perfectly positioned to manage and fulfil their BIM implementation, software and service needs.

Simultaneously GRAITEC continues its success with Advance Steel, recording a 33% increase in product sales compared to 2013, since Autodesk acquired the software in November 2013. More so, the release of the GRAITEC Advance PowerPack – a powerful extension adding increased functionality and performance to Autodesk® Advance Steel – is a clear indication of GRAITEC’s commitment to the steel sector. Combined with the strategic acquisition of ERA3’s Steel Fabrication Management MIS Software, GRAITEC continues to provide the structural steel industry with purpose-built, innovative technologies and expert customer success services, ensuring GRAITEC remains a leading authority in this field.

Francis Guillemard, GRAITEC CEO adds: “The strategy of GRAITEC is to become a global leading BIM provider, combining Autodesk and GRAITEC technologies in order to deliver real benefits to customers and support the acceleration of BIM adoption around the world. Fiscal year 2014 with +40% growth shows we are already headed in the right direction.“

Final Countdown to Upgrade Your Autodesk Software

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Autodesk Desktop Subscription - Pay As You Go Software

Final Countdown to Upgrade Your Autodesk Software

Thinking about getting the latest software? Now is the time.

As of the end of January 2015 you will no longer have the ability to upgrade your software to the latest version unless you are on Subscription. After this date customers who are not on Subscription for such licences will have to purchase a new licence to get current.

So what are the benefits of Subscription?

Autodesk Subscription offers various ways to access the latest software as well as additional technology products and cloud services. This means that you can choose what works best for your budget, your people, and your projects.

Key benefits of adding Maintenance Subscription to perpetual licences:

  • Immediate access to the latest software releases
  • Flexible licencing rights with previous version use
  • Online one-to-one support.

Maintenance Subscription gives you an easy way to manage long-term investment of Autodesk products and helps you to keep upgrade costs lower.

Key Benefits of choosing Desktop Subscription:

  • Lower upfront costs than a perpetual licence
  • Choice between monthly, quarterly or annual licencing terms
  • Scalability to support short term projects or temporary workload increase

Desktop Subscription gives you a flexible choice to meet a variety of business and budget considerations, without an upfront investment.

To find out more on the upgrade discontinuation, just contact your local office today or request a quote!

 

Southampton
Riverside House
Brunel Road
Totton,Southampton
Hants
SO40 3WX
T: (023) 8086 8947		 Bradford
Quayside House
Salts Mill Road
Shipley, Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD18 3ST
T: (01274) 532919		 Durham
Chancery Court
Belmont Business Park
Durham
County Durham
DH1 1TW
T: (0191) 374 2020
Nottingham
Sherwood House
Gregory Boulevard
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG7 6LB
T: (0115) 969 1114		 Milton Keynes
Cranfield Innovation Centre
University Way
Cranfield
MK43 0BT
T: (01908) 410026

Positive feedback as GRAITEC launch their BIM Designers at Autodesk University 2014

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The class delivered at AU entitled “Taking Advantage of BIM for Reinforced Concrete Structure” hosted by Carl Spalding, Group Product Strategy Director and Joseph Pais, Analysis and Design Product Line Manager at GRAITEC Innovation, emphasised the potential power of automation possible for creation of Reinforced Concrete Structures from a true Revit BIM model.

As a leading international software provider and Autodesk developer partner, GRAITEC is committed to delivering innovative BIM technology to address every-day engineering challenges. The preview launch of GRAITEC”s new BIM Designers software solutions (available mid 2015) to a class of almost 100 participants at AU2014, received positive feedback across the board. Utilising the power of BIM to transfer engineering data (results and loads) to Revit in order to automate “design-driven” creation of 3D rebar, drawings and schedules introduces positive disruptive changes to an otherwise traditional and manual process.

Due for release in 2015, GRAITEC BIM Designers are a new range of Revit performance extensions; powerful software designed to enhance and utilise analysis, intuitive modelling, automatic drawing and report creation directly from Revit using “single button” operations.

Watch a recording of the GRAITEC Class delivered at AU2014 or learn more about the GRAITEC BIM Designers at www.graitec.com/bimdesigners.

 

For further information, please contact:
Mim Claridge
GRAITEC Innovation
Mim.claridge@graitec.com
www.graitec.com

5 Days Of Excellent Christmas Deals From Graitec – Day 5

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5 Days Of Spectacular Xmas Offers
Day 5 Offer

Day 2 Christmas Offer - Click to open With some great offers already in the bag here is our day 5 offer bringing you some early festive cheer!

Don’t forget the offers are only available for 7 days or until so please order early to avoid disappointment.
Click On The Box For Today’s Offer
Day 4 Offer

Unlimited training for Architectural or Mechanical Autodesk software users on standard courses throughout 2015.

AutoCAD, Advanced AutoCAD, AutoCAD 3D, Inventor, Inventor Intermediate, Inventor Professional, Revit Architecture Essentials, Revit Architecture Advanced, Revit Structures, Revit MEP, Revit family Creation, 3DS Max, Autodesk Showcase, Navisworks, Sketchbook Designer.

A total of 36 Days training if required on standard Graitec courses to be published in January 2015. There will be multiple courses run over the course of the year for you to choose from.

RRP Value is over £9,000 – Graitec offer £1800 + vat

 
Day 3 Offer

These brand new Philip LED backlit Monitors are a steal starting from only £86. The perfect treat for you this Christmas! Choose from a 23.6″ monitor for £95 + VAT, 21.5″ monitor for £86 + VAT or a 27″ monitor for £130 +VAT.

 With three years warranty (21.5″ has 2 years) these brand new, high quality monitors are perfect for whatever industry you work in.

Day 2 Offer

Don’t miss out on this one time Christmas deal which is available for a limited time only. When you buy a SpaceMouse Pro you will receive a FREE Bluestork Full HD 1080p Sports Camera for every purchase you make.

The Bluestork Full HD 1080p Sports Camera has waterproof casing for up to 3 meters depth, a windshield suction mount, cigarette lighter charger, helmet mount, usb cable connectivity and a bike handlebar mount.

Day 1 Offer
Thinking of upgrading your old workstation? If you are then this may be the perfect deal for you! Save some cash this Christmas and get an ex rental nearly new HP Z230 workstation for only £995 + VAT, which is definitely a Christmas bargain.Specifications:

  • Mini Tower Case
  • Processor 1 x Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4770 / 3.4 GHz (3.9 GHz ) ( Quad-Core )
  • Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2
  • RAM 16 GB (installed) / 32 GB (max) – DDR3 SDRAM
  • Storage Controller SATA ( SATA 6Gb/s )
  • Hard Drive 1 x 1 TB – SATA 6Gb/s
  • Optical Storage DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
  • NVIDIA Quadro K600 1GB Graphics
  • Audio Output Integrated
  • Networking Gigabit LAN
  • OS Provided Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition
  • Windows 8 Pro 64-bit Edition downgrade – pre-installed: Windows 7
  • Manufacturer Warranty 3 years warranty- on-site

Advance BIM Designers – Positive feedback at Autodesk University 2014

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GRAITEC’s presentation at the 2014 Autodesk University, this December in Las Vegas, was a great success, where almost 100 participants attended the class.

Key speakers for the class were:

  • Carl Spalding – Group Product Strategy Director, GRAITEC Innovation
  • Joseph PAIS – Analysis & Design Product Line Manager, GRAITEC Innovation

The main focus of the presentation was to emphasize the power of automation possible for Reinforced Concrete Structures from a BIM model in Revit that contains not just the analytical model but also the design and results data. Advance BIM Designers, GRAITEC’s new range of Revit performance extensions is set to disrupt the traditional workflow engineering and is positioned as the next-generation software for analysis, intuitive modelling, automatic drawing and report creation directly from Revit.

Although the product is scheduled to be released next year, the announcement of Advance BIM Designers was received with excitement, many attendees being very impressed with the level of automation and the design driven reinforced requirements of the product.

GRAITEC customers already have big expectations for the BIM Designers enabling them to harness the potential of a true BIM workflow centred around Revit, meaning Revit will not only be a 3D CAD tool, but a real BIM platform,which also includes analysis to manage the whole project.

Stay tuned for more updated for GRAITEC Advance BIM Designers.

You can also subscribe, for more details: graitec.com/bimdesigners.

5 Days Of Jaw Dropping Xmas Deals From Graitec- Day 1

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5 Days Of Spectacular Xmas Offers
Day 1 Christmas Offer - Click to open
At Graitec we really do believe in Christmas, and as we will not be there to celebrate with you, we thought we might try and bring some early festive cheer!
Over the next 5 days, we will be offering some of our very best deals on productivity tools, hardware and software, especially selected for you – the offers are only available for 7 days, so please order early to avoid disappointment.
Click On The Box For Today’s Offer

Autodesk Desktop Subscription – Pay As You Go Software

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Autodesk Desktop Subscription - Pay As You Go Software

Autodesk Desktop Subscription - Pay As You Go Software

With Desktop Subscription you can enjoy pay-as-you-go access, scalable licensing, up to date software and additional cloud and software services.

The changes to Autodesks upgrade policy due to commence the beginning of next year means that Autodesks new desktop subscription option may be more cost effective for your business.

Autodesks Desktop Subscription offers a variety of payment options which allows you to control your costs, and find the right payment plan for the size of your business and/or project.

With monthly equivalent payments starting from as little as £25 + VAT*

Utilising the latest Autodesk technology has never been more affordable.

To find out more on Desktop Subscription contact your local office today or visit our Autodesk Desktop Subscription Page. 

*Based on an annual term AutoCAD LT 2015 Desktop Subscription cost (payable annually) 

Graitec UK Offices:

Southampton
Brunel RoadRiverside House
Totton,Southampton
Hants
SO40 3WX
T: (023) 8086 8947

Bradford
Quayside House
Salts Mill Road
Shipley, Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD18 3ST
T: (01274) 532919

Durham
Chancery Court
Belmont Business Park
Durham
County Durham
DH1 1TW
T: (0191) 374 2020

Nottingham
Sherwood House
Gregory Boulevard
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG7 6LB
T: (0115) 969 1114

Milton Keynes
Cranfield Innovation Centre
University Way
Cranfield
MK43 0BT
T: (01908) 410026

Receive a FREE I-Pad Mini 3 with selected Autodesk Suites before 19th December

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Receive a FREE I-Pad Mini 3 with selected Autodesk Suites before 19th DecemberReceive a FREE I-Pad Mini 3 with selected Autodesk Suites before 19th December

Until the 19th December buy one of the below licenses and receive a

>>>>>> FREE I-Pad Mini 3! <<<<<< 

New Building Design Suite Premium or Ultimate – The perfect design suite for construction, engineering and architecture professionals who want to move beyond 2D CAD drafting methodologies and software.

New Product Design Suite Premium or Ultimate – This design suite will help engineers and product design consultants move from the initial design concept stage through to digital prototyping by including a number of 2D and 3D software products.

New Infrastructure Design Suite Premium or Ultimate – This Suite addresses the various facets of infrastructure design from foundational planning through to civil engineering and infrastructure design using BIM (building information modelling) methodologies.

About the I-Pad Mini 3 

  • Wifi
  • 64GB
  • 7.9-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
  • Touch ID
  • Retina Display
  • 2048×1536 resolution
  • Facetime HD Camera: 1.2MP photos, 720p HD video
  • I-sight Camera – 5MP Photos
  • Bluetooth 4.0 technology
  • Next Day Delivery

Original Apple Retail Price = £399

To take advantage of this amazing deal just contact your local office today!

Southampton
Brunel RoadRiverside House
Totton,Southampton
Hants
SO40 3WX
T: (023) 8086 8947

Bradford
Quayside House
Salts Mill Road
Shipley, Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD18 3ST
T: (01274) 532919

Durham
Chancery Court
Belmont Business Park
Durham
County Durham
DH1 1TW
T: (0191) 374 2020

Nottingham
Sherwood House
Gregory Boulevard
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG7 6LB
T: (0115) 969 1114

Milton Keynes
Cranfield Innovation Centre
University Way
Cranfield
MK43 0BT
T: (01908) 410026

Only 5 days left: GRAITEC at Autodesk University – December 2014, in Las Vegas

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5 days left until the biggest events of the year, Autodesk University, coming this December to Las Vegas to reveal three whole days of innovation, learning, certification and top professionals in a wide range of IT fields related to design and engineering.

GRAITEC unveils new range of Revit reinforced concrete extensions at Autodesk University 2014 in Las Vegas

This year, GRAITEC will be delivering a class to unveil their new range of Revit performance extensions, due to be released in 2015 – Advance BIM Designers.

GRAITEC Advance BIM Designers represent the core BIM concept of a ‘single-model’ approach and are set to lead the next-generation of BIM software applications for automation, design optimization and complete interoperability.

Don’t forget to register and join our class “SE6512- Take advantage of BIM for reinforced concrete structures“.

  • Download the SE6512- Take advantage of BIM for reinforced concrete structures class handout here:
    http://goo.gl/LpuVmi

Adris, MicroCAD and Graitec UK become one company Graitec Limited

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GRAITEC is pleased to announce the coming together of its 3 UK companies, Adris Ltd, MicroCAD Ltd and Graitec UK Ltd into one company GRAITEC LIMITED.

Following on from the acquisition of MicroCAD Ltd earlier this year and the joining of Graitec UK and Adris it has been decided to formalise these companies into one UK entity named Graitec Ltd.

Combining these three companies will enable us to bring resource and the brands together to provide outstanding customer service to all of our clients across the AEC and MFG space under one umbrella with the Autodesk Platinum Status. Graitec intends to leverage this successful experience and build on its customer confidence to accelerate BIM adoption and MFG expertise across the UK from 5 sites, with Southampton as the Head Office, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Bradford and Durham.

As a leading specialist in Structural Engineering and BIM technology, Graitec has already started developing complementary productivity tools and add-ons for Autodesk Revit™ to bridge the gap between design and detailing. Advance Steel™ and  Advance Concrete™ will continue under our Autodesk ISV contract. Many productivity tools for Autodesk Inventor™ and Autodesk Vault™ are already available.

Steve Houlder, Graitec Ltd Managing Director adds: “This strategy of Graitec to become one brand and one company servicing the needs of all our clients across AEC & MFG business sectors will allow us to offer best in class service from multiple locations across the U.K. As an Autodesk Platinum partner with multiple accreditations and an Autodesk authorized training centre we feel we can support all of our customers’ requirements. It is the culmination of a lot of hard work and we would like to thank all of our customers who have made this possible“

As part of the coming together of 3 brands:

The new website will be http://www.graitec.co.uk. All telephone numbers and fax numbers remain the same.

 

For further information, please contact:
Graitec Ltd
Steve Houlder – Managing Director
E-mail: steve.houlder@graitec.co.uk

 

GRAITEC unveils new range of Revit reinforced concrete extensions at Autodesk University 2014 in Las Vegas

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GRAITEC, the leading, international software provider of engineering and construction applications, will be delivering a class at Autodesk University (AU2014), Las Vegas in December to unveil their new range of Revit performance extensions due to be released in 2015.

 GRAITEC unveils new range of Revit reinforced concrete extensions at Autodesk University 2014 in Las Vegas

AU2014 is the ideal event to experience inspirational seminars on everything related to design and engineering and a great opportunity to introduce new technologies. As an innovative developer GRAITEC were invited to deliver a class at Autodesk University focusing on reinforced concrete design and detailing in Revit. Considering the opportunity GRAITEC decided to use this platform to bring forward the introduction of their new range of powerful Revit extensions, called Advance BIM Designers, only due to be released mid next year.

GRAITEC unveils new range of Revit reinforced concrete extensions at Autodesk University 2014 in Las Vegas

GRAITEC Advance BIM Designers combine analysis, intuitive modelling and automatic drawing and report creation directly from within the Revit environment. The power to automate and control complex manual design-based processes, bridges the ‘analytical and detailed model data-sharing’ gap between engineers and designers. GRAITEC Advance BIM Designers represent the core BIM concept of a ‘single-model’ approach and are set to lead the next-generation of BIM software applications for automation, design optimization and complete interoperability.

GRAITEC has been at the forefront of software development for over 30 years, with their innovative BIM technology considerably increasing productivity, capability, accuracy and safety across the AEC industry and the new range of Advance BIM Designers are tipped to take this to the next level.

Autodesk University 2014 will be held at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas on Tuesday 2nd to Thursday 4th December.

If you are attending AU2014 why not join our class “SE6512- Take advantage of BIM for reinforced concrete structures” to learn what the future of BIM automation will look like.

 

  • Download the SE6512- Take advantage of BIM for reinforced concrete structures class handout here:
    http://goo.gl/LpuVmi

 

GRAITEC launches PowerPack, productivity tools for Advance Steel

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GRAITEC, an international BIM software developer for AEC and Structural Engineering specialist, is excited to announce the launch of their complementary productivity tools for Advance Steel, GRAITEC Advance PowerPack.

PowerPack: Productivity set of tools, templates and connections for Autodesk Advance Steel

The GRAITEC Advance PowerPack is a powerful extension to Advance Steel designed to enhance the user’s capability, productivity and efficiency. By introducing industry specific and localized content, tools, templates and connections that complement what is already available in Advance Steel, GRAITEC clearly aims to remain a market leader in providing practical technology solutions for the steel industry.

GRAITEC Advance PowerPack for Advance Steel will provide users with a multitude of new tools and functionality specifically intended to give them a competitive advantage. The first version of GRAITEC Advance PowerPack will introduce new tools for faster modelling, such as continuous beam and folded plate extender, and new capability such as the castellated beam and cellular beam sections, all combined with more intelligent and automated templates, all seamlessly integrated into a new user-friendly ribbon, the GRAITEC Advance PowerPack complements the use of Advance Steel and enhances the user experience and project design workflow.

Supported by Autodesk and with our ability to react quickly GRAITEC plans to make the most of the 25 years of experience servicing the steel industry and release a new version of Advance PowerPack every quarter. Not only does this introduce enhanced functionality to Advance Steel to speed everyday use but also delivers localised content and importantly tools and processes to address the needs of new market sectors.

GRAITEC recognises Advance Steel as a clear market leader in BIM for steel professionals and intends to continue to deliver complementary tools on this platform to ensure its dominance in the market.

Francis Guillemard, GRAITEC CEO adds: “GRAITEC has spent over two decades delivering professional technology and expert services to the steel industry; as a market leader it is natural that this continues. Delivering a PowerPack for Advance Steel is a great way for us to add more value for our customers but also enables GRAITEC and Autodesk to react fast to new market needs and trends and also demonstrates our commitment to Autodesk and the industry.“

GRAITEC Acquires HPC-SA & Thermal Simulation software ArchiWIZARD

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GRAITEC is pleased to announce the acquisition of HPC-SA (High Performance Computing – Simulation Acceleration), and its award winning thermal simulation software ArchiWIZARD. The acquisition was closed on Thursday October 23rd in Toulouse (France). Financial details have not been disclosed.

GRAITEC Acquires HPC-SA & Thermal Simulation software ArchiWIZARD

This acquisition of a widely recognized, award winning cutting edge building performance and simulation software, including thermal, natural lighting, solar gains and renewable energy (Photovoltaic & Thermal), is another step towards GRAITEC’s ultimate goal of providing market leading BIM solutions for the construction industry and perfectly complements GRAITEC’s growing portfolio of BIM technology.

Established in 2003 to promote very high performance simulation of wave propagation in areas as diverse as high definition computer images, electromagnetism, optics, acoustics and thermal radiation, HPC-SA quickly established themselves as industry specialists and went on to release ArchiWIZARD software, based on their RayBooster engine, (a real-time 3D energy simulation tool).

ArchiWIZARD software platform evaluates real-time energy efficiency projects in direct connection with the 3D digital model. Incorporating raytracing technology, ArchiWIZARD uses the RayBooster engine to perform solar gain calculations (radiative intake, solar panels) and lighting calculations both daylight and artificial.
This use of raytracing can take into account all masks in the most natural way (3D description) and extremely accurately creating a digital BIM model that can be used and reused throughout the building design cycle to optimize building performance.

The HPC-SA Research and Development team will join the GRAITEC effort in designing and developing innovative software solutions contributing to BIM adoption by construction professionals around the world.

Régis Lécussan, HPC-SA CEO, comments:”The ambition of HPC-SA is to become the global leader in thermal simulation around BIM, having been a pioneer since 2009. We were immediately attracted by the vision and strategy of GRAITEC to become a leading global provider of engineering construction. Integrating into GRAITEC Group means HPC-SA will quickly reach its goals of growth and development in France and abroad.“

Francis Guillemard, GRAITEC CEO, adds: “the strategy of GRAITEC is to become a global leading BIM provider, combining Autodesk and GRAITEC technologies for delivering real benefits to customers and accelerating BIM adoption around the world. The acquisition of HPC-SA, and their leading thermal simulation software, will significantly contribute to achieving this strategy enabling GRAITEC to expand their services and reach new customers“.

 

About HPC-SA
HPC-SA was founded in 2003 by Professor Bernard LECUSSAN, researcher at the ONERA, and two of his former doctoral students, with the desire to market products and services from their accumulated high performance raytracing expertise.The HPC-SA team is composed of researchers, engineers and computer scientists specialized in raytracing calculations, the Monte Carlo method and 3D interactive interfaces.We are experts in modeling simulations that implement raytracing. The creatingof Raybooster, an embedded raytracing acceleration library in 2004, resulted in establishing many strategic partnerships with other software authors over the years and to the development and first release of Archiwzard in 2008. HPC-SA went on to release a further version of ArchiWIZARD in 2011 and an enhanced version of their Raybooster in 2013. For more information please visit www.hpc-sa.com or www.archiwizard.fr